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Taffy (candy) vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are taffy (candy) and ricotta different?

  • Ricotta is higher than taffy (candy) in selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Ricotta covers your daily need for saturated fat, 31% more than taffy (candy).
  • Taffy (candy) is lower in saturated fat.
  • Taffy (candy) has a higher glycemic index (51) than ricotta (27).

Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 2.4% 0.26% 0.38% 0% 5.7% 0.43% 6.8% 0% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 62% 9.3% 14% 7% 32% 68% 11% 0.78% 79%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2487.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3400%
Contains more IronIron +3700%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +452.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15700%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1971.4%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 9% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Ricotta
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 40% 2.2% 3% 3.3% 45% 2% 13% 9.9% 43% 2.8% 9% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1525%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +5225%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +266.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2911.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37433.3%
Contains more FatsFats +289.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1378.4%
Contains more OtherOther +343.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 28% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.385 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +332.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +218.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taffy (candy) Ricotta
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Ricotta DV% diff.
Carbs 91.56g 3.04g 30%
Saturated fat 2.049g 8.295g 28%
Selenium 0.7µg 14.5µg 25%
Phosphorus 1mg 158mg 22%
Protein 0.03g 11.26g 22%
Calcium 8mg 207mg 20%
Fats 3.33g 12.98g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.195mg 14%
Cholesterol 9mg 51mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.34µg 14%
Calories 397kcal 174kcal 11%
Vitamin A 27µg 120µg 10%
Zinc 0.21mg 1.16mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.838g 3.627g 7%
Iron 0.01mg 0.38mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.213mg 4%
Folate 0µg 12µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.043mg 3%
Magnesium 0mg 11mg 3%
Potassium 3mg 105mg 3%
Choline 17.5mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.385g 2%
Copper 0mg 0.021mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.013mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 0.104mg 1%
Sodium 52mg 84mg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 1%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.1µg 1%
Net carbs 91.56g 3.04g N/A
Sugar 68.48g 0.27g N/A
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.11mg 0%
Manganese 0mg 0.006mg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.517mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0%
Leucine 1.221mg 0%
Lysine 1.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.281mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.692mg 0%
Histidine 0.459mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) Ricotta
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.246g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/nutrients
  2. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.